Archengeia wrote:Rory observes the messenger carefully but he simply seems relieved to basically no longer having to be on the spotlight, so to speak, and gives Rory an address which he can use to reach the woman in question. It does occur to Rory that sending a letter with the fleet would be far faster than other methods right now unless he used his Hub access personally. Per his somewhat approval, Rory (and the others) will find that a large amount of Humans will be steadily streaming into the fleet in question over the next few days, packing themselves in with whatever belongings they have (often none). Rory, no doubt, has an interest in ensuring they aren't being sardine'd in there but as he looks into it he finds he needn't worry, they are being fed and given quarters... they're a bit cramped, but still somewhat comfortable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuAYTlz6DFM

Rory exchanges a few words with some of the people packing and already living out of the fleet on his way to the Hub, where he finds a chair and a desk to write a letter addressed to Larenz'Filis. In it, he pays some lip service, and outlines his two conditions for transport: the first destination will be the port in Osteth previously used for the transportation of humans and former citizens of Stonehold, and that an alternate port in Osteth might be more reasonable if she has one in mind; and that she offer opportunities for employment to ex Stoneholders wishing to migrate to Sho.

The plan is to use the return address of the Hub(assuming the Hub in Shoushi or Hebian-To, whichever is closest to said address). If they can't or don't hold letters, he'll put down a return address for a courier to hold it in the hub city.

In either case, he will use the hub to check for mail between 3-4pm, hopefully getting a reply within the next two days. He ends the letter with,"I await your swift and sage reply,[Signature]"

Kolson is busy directing the battle (or doing whatever you choose, it's up to you, as long as you're present at the battle) when he glances at one of the display plates that is tied in to several nearby Yellow Mages who are periodically casting Scan into a device. Kolson of course by now is aware that this jury rig system gives a crude yet helpful live map of the battlefield, lasting until the Yellow Mages run out of Mana to cast. Each cast of Scan updates the map. He's also aware that the Separatists have gone out of their way to avoid airship support since the first bombardment, and as such it strikes him as quite odd when a small Corvette rather rapidly enters the battlefield on the eastern edge, heading in a general direction towards the front line. Kolson is not the only person to notice this of course, but something about the ship's trajectory just ticks at the back of Kolson's mind, and a few updates of the map later he realizes it' the ship is racing in to approach near the battle but not at it. It also seems to be moving in an arc that will take it away from the battle fairly quickly.

Kolson has several troops nearby, including himself (the spot in question is somewhat close to the frontline command center) and a group that includes Higaide. He also has rolled well enough to realize that that airship is probably important enough to divert something for... though what, exactly, is up to him.

Higaide and Zeiss do not roll well enough to spot the Airship incoming.

In response to this development I'll call Higaide over and say, "A Corvette-class airship just entered the battlefield and I want to check it out. Its acting weird and I have a bad feeling about it." Kolson explains what he saw on the sensor. "Are you down for a little recon?"

Whether or not Higaide is in or not, I'll let the people who should know know what I'm doing and then gather up some troops to check it out. If I can do so without leaving the area too undefended I'll take a 2 squads with me. If that's too much, a single squad will be fine. If I can, I'll also gather the other members of the party too. I have a feeling we'll need them.

He dashes for it, using the people and buildings for cover as much as he can.

ooc:

I'd advise keeping a healthy distance from me if anyone's coming along - enough to know where i am, but not so much that you'll give away your position, especially if it's a large party. Might be tricky to manage, but better that than having a whole squad of soldiers front and center for the corvette to see.